To the Editor: Post 81 of the American Legion in Bethel invites everyone to a Saturday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day reception at the Legion building on Vernon Street. We’ll have cider, coffee, and doughnuts available for an hour, starting at 9:30 a.m. Please stop by for a quick hello. And, at 11 a.m., a wreath […]

To the Editor: I urge citizens to vote “yes” on Pine Tree Power/ Ballot Question Three, a crucial decision that directly impacts our state’s power grid. This issue is far more than just a matter of energy infrastructure; it’s about safeguarding our independence and national security. Owning our power grid is not just about energy; […]

To the Editor: The 43rd Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale, which was canceled in October due to the tragedy in Lewiston, has been rescheduled for Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9 at Gould’s Field House. The time frame will be the same as always, with set-up on Thursday, December 7, and the sale […]

To the Editor: The Bethel Outing Club Annual Ski Sale takes place Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 to Noon at Gould Academy Field House. Vendors will have on sale Nordic and Alpine skis, boots, poles, and bindings, as well as helmets and other gear such as […]

To the Editor: On Saturday, September 30th, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as Bethel’s Harvestfest kicked off. The day started with a wonderful Jeep Jamboree parade. On the common, the air was filled with sounds from laughing and smiling children painting pumpkins at Hancock Lumber’s tent. The music was terrific, with Brad Hooper in […]

To the Editor: Mahoosuc Land Trust supports the region’s rich tradition of respectful public use of private land for recreation and hunting. This year, the hunting season runs from October 20 through December 9. Both of these activities can safely co-exist with some knowledge and preparation. To see a list of what MLT properties permit […]

To the Editor: I want to invite Woodstock residents to come to a special town meeting on Wednesday, October 25 at 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Town Office. The Town will be asked to purchase the Tim Mills property, located on Echo Lane, off Rumford Ave. This property connects the Woodstock Elementary School with the […]

To the Editor: I am visiting from Boston and picked up the Sept. 28 Citizen. I absolutely love the paper and think you do an amazing job covering everything from a girls’ soccer team to a break-in at Town Hall. The neighborhood columns are wonderful and something we used to find in newspapers but not […]

To the Editor: The Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale is just a few weeks away. This year it will be held at the Gould Academy Field House on Friday, October 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a range of alpine, snowboarding, and Nordic […]

To the Editor: Ever since I was a young person, I told people that when I grew up I wanted to be a conservationist. Living here with my husband for over 45 years has given me many opportunities to be involved with conserving beautiful land, most recently Buck’s Ledge Community Forest. Now, as I am […]